CARES

CARES 26– October 9-13, 2017

8:30am-5:00pm

Applications Due September 5, 2017

Please contact Karen Daniel at karen@gasubstanceabuse.org to register for the next CARES/ROSC Workshop or CLICK HERE to review the PowerPoint

Georgia Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES)

MISSION
The mission of Georgia CARES’s is to promote long-term recovery from substance use disorders by providing experienced peer support and advocating for self-directed care.

CARES Vision Statement
We envision a recovery-oriented system of care that supports self-directed pathways to recovery by building on the strengths and resilience of individuals, families and communities.

CARES Values:

Hope – Wellness – Diversity – Recovery – Integrity – Commitment

The cornerstone of a recovery-oriented system of care is (ROSC) is a vibrant, well-trained peer workforce. Funded and supported by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), the CARES Program is implemented by GCSA and consists of 4 phases:

Please note, each applicant is responsible for their own hotel accommodations.
All Applications must be typed and submitted electronically
(Click the Submit Button at the end of the application)
For inquiries please contact the CARES SELECTION COMMITTEE
Georgia Council on Substance Abuse
100 Edgewood Ave., Suite 1009
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404 523-3440info@gasubstanceabuse.org